Teen Reckless Driving

Have you ever felt unsafe in the car? Wished you could ask your friend to slow down or stop texting? You're not alone!

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 300,000 teens on average are injured each year in car crashes and more than 3,500 are killed.

As a result, Advertising Futures is challenging teens to say something and save lives in the process. Twenty-five advertising agencies have been mentoring 25 New York City public schools on how to create a successful ad campaign called UR the Spokesperson to empower teens to speak up when they feel unsafe!

On September 26, the students' campaigns will be unveiled and the winning advertisement will be featured in The New York Times and on AOL, so keep your eyes peeled.

Seventeen is wondering: Have you ever felt unsafe in the car? Why do you think teens don't speak up when they feel unsafe?

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